LGBT History Project: LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Number of Pages
4
Date
1998-2022

The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus is an all-women’s chorus group that performs concerts throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1994, the chorus made its debut at the Pride Festival of Central PA in Harrisburg. The chorus continues to perform concerts throughout the area which raise awareness about feminist and LGBTQ+ issues.

This collection contains eight series: Concert Programs; Concert Flyers; General Publicity; Gala Choruses VIIE Festival International, Montreal, Canada 2004; Articles; Miscellaneous; Posters; and Artifacts.

Concert Programs features an assortment of programs from the chorus group’s concerts between 1998 and 2022. Concert Flyers includes a series of flyers promoting the chorus group’s concerts between 2014 and 2019. General Publicity includes inserts, a postcard, and a membership brochure to raise awareness about the chorus group. The Gala Choruses VIIE Festival International, Montreal, Canada 2004 includes a booklet and a program from the festival at which the group performed. Articles features news stories documenting the work of the chorus group in the community. Miscellaneous includes music lyrics, notes, and a music catalog used by members of the chorus group. Posters features an assortment of the chorus group’s promotional concert posters. Artifacts include a chorus group polo shirt and t-shirt.

General Subjects
Year
Origin
Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus ''Voices United'' Program Postcard - July 28, 2018

Number of Pages
3
Date
July 28, 2018

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is the postcard for the ''Voices United'' concert featuring the Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus, Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Baltimoe Men's Chorus, and MCC Voices of the Spirit. 

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Collection
Location
LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus ''Two Boys Kissing'' Performance Flyers - May 2019

Number of Pages
5
Date
May 2019

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is a postcard flyer for the choral interpretation of David Levithan's award winning book Two Boys Kissing organized and performed by the Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus. 

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Collection
Location
LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus Season Guide - 2015 to 2016

Number of Pages
17
Date
2015 to 2016

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is the Concert Guide for the Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus 2015 to 2016 Concert Season.

General Subjects
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Unidentified Donor
Location
LGBT-099 Drop File Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus Season Guide - 2014 to 2015

Number of Pages
17
Date
2014 to 2015

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is the Concert Guide for the Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus 2014 to 2015 Concert Season.

General Subjects
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Unidentified Donor
Location
LGBT-099 Drop File Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus Halloween Pop Cabaret Dance Party Postcard - October 27, 2018

Number of Pages
3
Date
October 27, 2018

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is a postcard for the Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus annual fundraiser themed "Halloween Pop."

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Unidentified Donor
Location
LGBT-099 Drop File Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus ''Confessions of an Elf(ie)" Performance Postcard - 2019

Number of Pages
3
Date
2019

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is a postcard advertising the ''Confessions of an Elf(ie)" performance in December 2019.

General Subjects
Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Barry Loveland
Collection
Location
LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus Concert Guide - 2018 to 2019

Number of Pages
5
Date
2018 to 2019

The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus, now the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus, was established in 1987 in memory of Joe Tucci. They are a non-profit organization comprised of amateur singers, and their performance schedule includes two major concerts (Spring and Christmas) along with singing engagements throughout the year. The Harrisburg Men’s Chorus aspires “to create entertaining, fun, and vibrant gay-friendly musical programs” and “celebrates the LGBT experience in song and performance.”

This is the Concert Guide for the Harrisburg Gay Men's Chorus 2018 to 2019 Concert Season. 

General Subjects
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Unidentified Donor
Location
LGBT-099 Drop File Collection